Legacy Series 2018

NOTE: To pay, please go to the HC Business office (8-5 Mon-Thur or 8-3 Friday) or pay at the door when you get there! The door is ok for most, but some have limited spots.

The Howard College Legacy series provides personal enrichment courses to anyone interested in gaining knowledge and experience. These single sessions cover a wide variety of topics including the arts, finance, magic, dance, technology, physical fitness and more —something for everyone! Past courses have included Astronomy, 3D Printing, Star Wars, genealogy, music, photography. At the low cost of $5 per class, these courses are a great way to learn something new from qualified instructors. Registration is fast and easy, but space may be limited in some courses.

If you have any questions about the Legacy Series, please contact Courtney Burgans at cburgans@howardcollege.edu or call (432) 264-5131.

These are short classes that are FREE TO HC STAFF and STUDENTS! ONLY $5 for Others!Also, every now and then the schedule (day/time) might have to be changed for some reason. Be sure to confirm your class before you go.

​Dr. Steven Hobbs January 27, 1 to 3 pm (SATURDAY)​Microscopes are simple, yet powerful tools that have advanced human health and shaped society more than most every other technology. This course will discuss its development, use, and ranges of application including how to use a microscope, examples of microbes, and forensics.

Join us for an examination of a world few people ever see.

Limited to 30. MCAS 100

From Nada to Knitter​Alicia DeHart February 2, 6 to 8 pm (FRIDAY)​Learn to knit in mere hours. This workshop is intended for the absolute beginner of any age. We’ll cover the basics of knitting to get you started on your first project. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a prize!Participants are encouraged to bring:

Yarn – Worsted Weight preferred

Knitting needles – US size 7 preferred

Supplies will be provided for the workshop only, not to take home.

Limited to 20. MCAS 100

Web Page Design I and II​Danny Sparks February 10, 1 to 3 pm (SATURDAY) Part 1February 17, 1 to 3 pm (SATURDAY) Part 2 (Optional) ​Want to build a web site for your business, band, church or other? This class can help!

Week I (Part 1) - Design and build your own web page. Using a simple web based, web page builder, week I will focus on the fundamentals of building a web page. Participants will build a fictional web site using resources supplied by instructor.

Week II (Part II) - Participants can get help from the instructor on personal web sites (Must attend part I to attend part II - Homework will be given in Week 1.)

Limited to 20. HGC 209

Economics is Life​Carla Harrold February 16, 6 to 8 pm (FRIDAY)

Economics and the economy are topics for life, not just for the classroom. Every day, the decisions we make - and those made for us - have consequences. Every opportunity seized may also have a cost - that of another opportunity lost. Economics isn't about the stock market (that is finance), but it is about the making conscious daily decisions. We face constant choices about the best way to distribute our limited resources across our unlimited wants; which job should I take, where to live, do I go to college, what to buy or sell, how much to borrow to accomplish any of those. What about voting? Which decisions should government decide for us? There is power in choice, and there is even more power when we recognize our choices have "secondary effects" and opportunity costs.​Limited to 25. HGC 209

The Lone Stranger: The Mythic Western Film Hero

​Kirk Davidson March 2 , 6 to 8 pm (FRIDAY)​An exciting look at the changing Western Film Hero, from John Wayne to Clint Eastwood. John Wayne swaggered on screen for the very last time in 1976 where he died onscreen. The classic Western was dead. Or was it? It had started to change in the sixties. Eastwood was a new anti-hero at odds with Wayne’s image.

In Part two (Part One was in a previous Legacy Series) of this examination of the Western film we’ll discover the other western heroes who inherited the mantle of “Lone Stranger” after Duke Wayne.

We’ll also examine the Western’s (and Wayne’s) continuing influence since the death of Wayne and the classic western.​Non-rated for adults. ​Limited to 60. MCAS 100

Practical Pintrest: DIY Design Projects for Your Home

​Jenee Higgins March 23, 6 to 8 pm (FRIDAY) Using simple materials, create unique, personalized décor for your home or office. Participants will create easy projects to take home.

Limited to 10. Hall 111

Magic You Can Do!

​Danny Sparks March 24, 1 to 3 pm (SATURDAY)

​Come learn some easy to learn magic that you can do with everyday items. Amaze your friends with rubberbands, cards, money and other easy to find objects. Class geared for adults and students 12 and up, but younger students welcome as long as they bring someone to help them with tricks. Optional magic book and magic kits at the class (extra charge-not required for the class.) ​Limited to 30. MCAS 100

Genetics & Epigenetics: Mutants All Around Us

Dr. Justin Rice April 7, 1 to 3 pm (SATURDAY)

​Come and learn about some of the ways we understand our bodies, our ancestry, and our future through the patterns of our DNA. Using a mix of hands on activities and descriptive lecture we’ll discuss what genetics and epigenetics mean, why they are relevant to every human, and where the science is going in the future. No prior knowledge of Biology required! (No age restriction)

Limited to 30. MCAS 126

‘This is Sparta’: The True Story of 300

​Amber Kelly April 13, 7 to 9 pm (FRIDAY)

Learn the real history behind the popular 2007 film 300, a fictionalized account of the Spartans fighting the Persians in Battle of Thermopylae.

Limited to 30. MCAS 100

Micro Drone Building & FlyingBryan Stokes April 21, 1 to 3 pm (SATURDAY)Introduction to building a hobby style micro drone by learning the necessary parts and how to construct a drone. Participants will also receive hands on experience on flying a drone they build.​Limited to 30. MCAS 111

Astronomy

Dr. Steven HobbsApril 27, 8 to 10 pm (FRIDAY)

This course is designed for the beginner to the skilled astronomer to learn to use a telescope, its functions, and how to find structures in space.

Student Supplies: Cell Phone​Limited to 40. MCAS 100

Country Swing

​Trish Matchen May 4, 6:30 to 8 pm (FRIDAY)

This will be an introduction to country western dance. In this class we will cover these basic dances: Texas two-step, country swing, country line dances.

The Howard College Site in Big Spring, TX, is located at the corner of Birdwell Lane and 11th Place. Howard College is bordered on the west side by Birdwell Lane, the north side by Kentucky Way, and the south side by 11th Place.

For directions to the campus or for additional information about Howard College, please call (432) 264-5000.

For tours of the campus (or any Howard College campus or facility) or to set up an appointment for more information, please contact the Howard College Outreach Department at (432) 264-5000 or email us at outreach@howardcollege.edu. We look forward to meeting you.